Southport
Central Gold Coast · QLD 4215
The Gold Coast's CBD — the Health and Knowledge Precinct, a planned 2032 arena and the Spit renewal.
- Commercial — Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (Lumina)
- Commercial — The Spit Master Plan Implementation
- Health — Gold Coast University Hospital Sub-Acute Expansion
Signal summary
Southport has 3 active infrastructure projects, headlined by Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (Lumina) (under construction). Investment spans commercial, other. The median house price is around $1.14m, with auction clearance strengthening and days on market falling; gross rental yield is about 3.49%.
Auto-generated draft — refined by AI (Claude) from live data before launch.
Southport's timeline
Also proposed, timing not yet confirmed:
- Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (Lumina)
- The Spit Master Plan Implementation
- DD Resort Living $1.5B over-55s luxury community approved
- 5,420m² state land released for 300+ home development
- Azure expands Gold Coast with 100-apartment Lumina project
- 28-Unit Multiple Dwelling — Southport
What happened last time: the Gold Coast Light Rail
Southport sits on this corridor. Two independent university studies tracked property values near light rail stations from 1996 to 2016. Here's what actually happened — not a projection, a record.
This is historical research on the Gold Coast's existing light rail (Stages 1–2) — not a guarantee any future project repeats it. We show it because it's the most rigorously documented Gold Coast precedent for how transit signals have actually played out here, and it's why AusProp surfaces planning and funding signals rather than waiting for ribbon-cuttings.
Infrastructure timeline
3 active · 1 completedPlanning & zoning
6 decisions4 major approvals in the pipeline — significant new supply could soften rents short-term before population absorbs it.
- Major projectPriority Dev AreaIn Effect· 2013-10-04
Southport Priority Development Area
Spotted last week
Southport CBD, 198.3ha
Declared under the Economic Development Act 2012, the Southport PDA covers 198.3ha including the former Gold Coast Hospital site, the Aquatic Centre and Broadwater Parklands. Economic Development Queensland — not the Council — assesses development applications within it.
Investor note
PDA status generally streamlines approvals and has historically supported higher-density, unlimited-height outcomes in the Gold Coast CBD, though the city has flagged possible tightening in some precincts.
- Major projectMajor DA ApprovedApproved· 2025-11
One Park Lane — Approved 101-Storey Supertower
Spotted last week
1 & 6 Park Lane, Southport
A twin-tower approval at 1 & 6 Park Lane comprising a 101-storey (393.5m) residential tower and a 60-storey commercial office tower — set to become Australia's tallest building, surpassing Q1 and Australia 108.
Investor note
A supertall approval of this scale signals strong developer confidence in Southport CBD's high-rise market and the PDA's capacity to approve maximalist density.
- Major projectMajor DA ApprovedProposed
DD Resort Living $1.5B over-55s luxury community approved
Spotted last week
626-apartment over-55s lifestyle resort by David Devine at 60 Marine Parade (1.4 hectares), featuring three towers, wellness amenities, and Broadwater views. Development application lodged on former Star of the Sea school site within Southport PDA.
Investor note
Major demographic play targeting affluent over-55 market. $1.5B project creates significant aged-care and wellness real estate opportunity. Establishes new brand DD Resort Living with premium positioning in tightly held sector.
- Major projectPriority Dev AreaIn Effect
5,420m² state land released for 300+ home development
Spotted last week
Queensland government released a 5,420m² site on Scarborough Street within the Southport PDA for high-density or mixed-use development. The release supports housing supply with fast-tracked approvals through PDA framework.
Investor note
Large-scale state land release targeting up to 300 homes signals government commitment to urban renewal. PDA status ensures streamlined approvals and development-ready infrastructure, reducing timelines and costs for successful proponent.
- Major DA ApprovedProposed
Azure expands Gold Coast with 100-apartment Lumina project
Spotted last week
Brisbane-based Azure acquired 1.7-hectare site at 1 Clarke Street, Southport within Health & Knowledge precinct. Project delivers 100 apartments within Lumina commercial/innovation precinct. Sales launch scheduled H2 2026.
Investor note
Represents Azure's second residential Gold Coast project, signalling market confidence. Located within strategically important Health & Knowledge employment precinct. Sales launch in H2 2026 indicates near-market momentum.
- Major DA ApprovedProposed
28-Unit Multiple Dwelling — Southport
Spotted last week
Eugaree Street, Southport
Material Change of Use application for a 28-dwelling residential development at 125 Eugaree Street, Southport. This represents a medium-density infill project in a prime Gold Coast CBD-adjacent precinct.
Investor note
Multiple dwelling developments of this scale signal sustained residential demand and precinct densification in Southport. The MCU approval pathway indicates council support for residential intensification in this location, relevant for investors tracking Gold Coast CBD fringe growth and rental yield opportunities.
Source ↗MCU/2026/245
Local services
44 amenitiesTransport6
Education10
Healthcare7
Retail & Shopping6
Childcare3
Recreation8
Community4
Jobs activity
Source: Adzuna· updated 2026-07-09. Postings within 15km. YoY growth is illustrative — based on suburb growth profile.
Price history
Illustrative sample — live data via Domain API once connected
Market snapshot
* Sample market figures, for layout testing only — live Domain data is wired in before launch.
For sale now
146 properties currently for sale
View current listings for Southport on Domain.
Track Southport as it moves
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Data last updated: 2026-06-29. Sources: Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Domain. Each infrastructure project links to its original government source above.